Finance Controller | Lead Strategy in a Family Auto Group

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme: 10% employer and 5%‑em

4 statutory holidays + 26 days leave

Job summary

SDM Group, a long-established automotive retail business headquartered in Falkirk, is seeking a Financial Controller who will own the finance function and sit on the Senior Leadership Team.

You will lead a team of four, deliver monthly management accounts, strengthen cash management, and provide commercial support to drive profitability across the business. This office-based role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and a hands-on, strategic approach within a privately owned company.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• Experience leading finance in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach suited to a privately owned business.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and support commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational financial support to the Managing Director and General Manager.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of four.
• Produce monthly management accounts with clear insight into business performance.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships and financial controls.
• Oversee month-end compliance and financial administration.
• Deliver commercial analysis and constructively challenge operational performance.
• Support profitability across the whole business.
• Liaise with the external payroll provider on monthly payroll.
• Provide broader operational and people support across the business.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Kerridge (CDK Global)

Job description

SDM Group, a long-established automotive retail business headquartered in Falkirk, is seeking a Financial Controller who will own the finance function and sit on the Senior Leadership Team.

You will lead a team of four, deliver monthly management accounts, strengthen cash management, and provide commercial support to drive profitability across the business. This office-based role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent and a hands-on, strategic approach within a privately owned company.